Zeb
Meaningexalted dwelling · English form of Zebulun
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #484 in 1888
12 babies were named Zeb in the US in 2025. It has dropped 823 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Zeb you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Zeb, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zeb would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZeb has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Zebs, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1888, when it ranked #484. Today it's #6,803, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendZeb has slipped 823 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningZeb is an English form of Zebulun, which means “exalted dwelling”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Zeb
Zeb is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “exalted dwelling”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with Z and ending in “-zeb”. US birth records list Zeb for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 145 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1888, when it ranked #484 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 90 | 11,106 boys |
| 1890s | 65 | 15,418 boys |
| 1900s | 60 | 16,565 boys |
| 1910s | 36 | 28,035 boys |
| 1920s | 30 | 33,693 boys |
| 1930s | 19 | 53,937 boys |
| 1940s | 10 | 95,329 boys |
| 1950s | 6.8 | 146,199 boys |
| 1960s | 5.0 | 201,207 boys |
| 1970s | 15 | 68,540 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 70,721 boys |
| 1990s | 12 | 81,633 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 65,402 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 82,781 boys |
| 2020s | 8.5 | 118,110 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Zeb
What does the name Zeb mean?
Zeb means “exalted dwelling” in English, as a form of Zebulun.
What is the origin of the name Zeb?
Zeb has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Zeb a boy or girl name?
Zeb is a boy name.
How popular is the name Zeb?
Zeb ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1888 (#484).